otpor
отпор/ǒtpor/ · masc.
RuNOUN
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resistance; oppositionLopov nije pružio otpor policiji. — The thief didn't resist the police.Nova reforma je naišla na veliki otpor. — The new reform met with strong opposition.
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(towards something) reluctance; aversionImam neki otpor prema ranom ustajanju. — I have a certain aversion to getting up early.
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(in physics) resistanceOtpor vazduha usporava automobil. — Air resistance slows the car down.
Set phrase: pružiti otpor + dat. — to put up resistance to someone.
Synonyms:
protivljenje
opiranje
suprotstavljanje
Forms
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | otpor | otpori |
| Gen. | otpora | otpora |
| Dat. | otporu | otporima |
| Acc. | otpor | otpore |
| Voc. | otporu | otpori |
| Ins. | otporom | otporima |
| Loc. | otporu | otporima |
Expressions
- linija manjeg otpora — path of least resistance